Early Career Researchers

Empowering the Next Generation of Particle Therapy Experts

The PTCOG ECR Subcommittee was established in June 2023 at the 61st PTCOG Conference in Madrid. We are a dedicated group advocating for early career researchers and practitioners within PTCOG, fostering collaboration, support, and career development.

We welcome:

PhD, Master’s, and Undergraduate Students
Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Researchers
Medical Physicists in Training
Physicians in Training and Residents
Other Early-Career Scientists in Particle Therapy

How is the PTCOG-ECR Subcommittee Organized?

The subcommittee is led by three elected co-chairs (serving a three-year term) and supported by an Operative Group—a team of passionate ECR members selected annually to drive initiatives and shape activities.

We prioritize community engagement through:

Newsletters, polls, and feedback forms
Themed working groups for focused collaboration
Open communication between the Operative Group and the broader ECR community

This ensures that every ECR voice is heard.

Become an ECR member means gaining access to:

- A dynamic professional network
- Opportunities to shape PTCOG-ECR initiatives
- Exclusive career development events and mentorship

Join Us

Have an idea for PTCOG-ECR?

We actively encourage new ideas and collaborations! Submit your suggestions via our PTCOG-ECR Ideas Form, and our Operative Group will review and discuss them in our meetings.

Interested in taking on a leadership role? ECR members can apply to join the 2025/2026 Operative Group and help shape the direction of PTCOG-ECR.

Slack Community

Our members are invited to join our Slack platform for networking and knowledge-sharing. If you haven’t received your Slack invite, reach out and we’ll get you connected!

Meet the PTCOG-ECR Leadership Team

Bethany Rothwell, Ph. D.

Gabrile Parisi, Ph. D.

Giorgo Cartechini, Ph. D.

2025/2026 Operative Group

All ECR members will have the opportunity to join the Operative Group for its upcoming 2025/2026 term.

Our Members

Isabella Colizzi
(PSI)
Nadine Vatterodt
(Danish Center for Particle Therapy)
Anastasiia Quarz
(GSI & TU Darmstadt)
Marco Battestini
(University of Trento)
Daniel Ebner
(Mayo Clinic)
Cristina Totis
(GSI)
Andrea Matamoros Ortega
(SCK CEN/KU Leuven)
Sarah Salih
(Proton Therapy Center Czech)

Anne zur Horst
(Holland PTC)
Inés del Monte García
(Universidad Complutense de Madrid)
Filipa Baltazar
(DKFZ)
Sebastian Tattenberg
(TRIUMF)
Valeria Pascali
(University of Pavia)
Valeria Pascali
(University of Pavia)
Guangru Li
(GSI)
Elena Fogazzi
(University of Trento)

Gaia Franciosini
(Sapienza University of Rome)
Suryakanta Acharya
(Assam Cancer Care Foundation)
Alexandra Charalampopoulou
(National Center for Oncological Hadrontherapy)
Maximilian Dick
(GSI)
Wajana Thaweerat
(Mahidol University)
Vincenzo Boccia
(INFN)
Mariagrazia Celentano
(University of Pisa)
Andreia Cristina Maia Oliveira
(MedAustron)

Year-Round PTCOG-ECR Initiatives

We are launching a brand-new webinar series, covering scientific and career development topics specifically tailored for ECRs. While open to the entire PTCOG community, the content is designed with ECRs in mind.

First Webinar: Careers in Industry
Date: April 23, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM GMT

Industry experts will share insights on:

Transitioning from academia to industry
Job opportunities in the particle therapy sector
Career growth strategies

Stay tuned for details and registration!

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